Curricula
in Which Course is Taught:Liberal Arts, Science, Business
Administration

Course
Number and Title:English 243, Survey of English Literature

Credit
Hours:3Hours/Week
Lecture:3Lec/Lab
Comb:

I.Catalog Description:Studies
major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing
ideas and

characteristics of the British literary tradition.It also involves critical reading and
writing.

II.Relationship of the Course to Curricula
Objectives in which it is Taught:

Students successfully completing this course will
demonstrate the ability to read critically, write in an organized manner,
listen objectively, locate and utilize information/resources, think critically,
recognize the existence of different perspectives and culture values, and
develop a historical consciousness.

III.Required Background:English 112 or departmental approval.

IV.Course Content:

Surveys major writers of each era in British history.

Examples
of authors and works covered may include, but are not limited to the following:

E.Develop
an appreciation for the works of significant English authors

Students
must write at least two major critical analysis papers. In addition, faculty
may assess students using essays, and short answer tests, and/or other
projects or assignments designed to assess mastery of course content.

All written
assignments will be assessed for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and
consistency according to the conventions of standard English.